Funding, News and Announcements

CIHR has conducted a nationwide consultation to gain insight into the needs and interests of Canada’s reproductive, child and youth health research community, including researchers, clinicians, healthcare policy and decision makers, and family representatives. In doing so, they took a multi-pronged approach that included a roadtrip to 13 cities across Canada, an environmental scan of key documents, a web survey, focus groups and key informant interviews, to reach out to the community as widely as possible. Building on the feedback and input received, at a Strategic Planning retreat involving the Advisory Board members and key external informants, they developed this plan to guide the Institute for the next five years as they move forward with a new vision:
 
To realize this vision three research investment themes have been identified, all geared towards achieving better life trajectories and better health outcomes for children, youth and families.  Over the next 5 years IHDCYH will invest in Healthy Developmental Trajectories with a focus on physical, environmental and social exposures before and after birth, and throughout the lifespan; Healthy Reproduction, Pregnancy, Childhood and Youth to ensure the best start to life for all Canadians; and Healthy Public Policy and Systems Integration to ensure the most efficient and effective care and services for children, youth and families.
 
You are invited to visit the Strategic Plan webpage to read the full publication. Contact CIHR to join the mailing list to receive news about the funding opportunities that will be launched on the ResearchNet database.